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How soon can we abandon fossil fuels? by Rathbones

If Britain is to meet its target of generating net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, we are going to have to wean ourselves off fossil fuels — coal, oil and gas.

Responsible Investing: Using Shareholder Power for Positive Change

How ‘shareholder resolutions’ help us push for positive change at the businesses we invest in, and our latest voting and engagement activity as responsible investors

Guernsey remains at forefront of green and sustainable finance with publication of guide to impact investing and sustainability

We understand that it can be difficult for investment professionals to introduce the concept of sustainable and impact investing.

Tackling climate for real: the role of central banks

Andrew Bailey talks about why climate change is an issue that a central bank, like us, needs to respond to.

BNP Paribas and Solar Impulse launch an investment fund dedicated to clean tech startups

The Fund aims to accelerate their development and help them scale up.

Quality over quantity

Sustainable investing may be known for its values and principles, but there are other advantages for investors. David Harrison explains how companies that embrace ESG are more likely to be more resilient over the long term.

EBRD and GCF to boost climate action with new US$ 1 billion programme

The programme is the GCF’s first at-scale engagement in the sector.

Barclays Wealth partners with EOS at Federated Hermes

This is not just about doing the right thing – alongside the positive impact on society, companies that are well-run and have strong ESG principles have often been shown to have superior risk-adjusted returns.

European Banks’ Next Big Problem? The CO2 in Their Loan Books

For the first time, many banks are publishing relevant data this year on criteria such as lending to fossil fuel industries

ESG: A major differentiator of wealth management firms

Firms are at considerably different stages of readiness and many still have a lot of operational work to do.

UK investors urge G7 to force firms to reveal their climate change exposure

Investment Association also called on most developed economies to help firms meet Paris Agreement climate goals

Sustainability and societal changes spur a generation of conscious UK investors

The study of 735 UK investors — who have portfolios worth in excess of £20,000 ($28,380), excluding primary property, savings, pensions or SIPPs — found 24% had made an ESG investment in the past.

Cyprus 4.0: Making choices in ESG

The PRI helps guide investors on ESG issues and has grown into a massive global signatory base.

ING leads working group to help decarbonise steel sector

The goal is to set global best practices on climate for financial institutions that facilitate steelmaking.

Net zero carbon: Is it all just hot air?

These GHG, or carbon, emissions have contributed to the steady rise in global temperatures.

Helping Clients With an ESG Investing Policy Statement

How can you help them define "enough"?

LGT commits to net-zero emissions by 2030

LGT is now going one step further: it is committing to reducing its net operational emissions to zero by 2030. It also aims to reduce net emissions from its own investments to zero by 2030.

Greenwashing - Product Development Considerations for Financial Services Firms

These trends are a continuation of risks that are driven by new products and opportunities.

UK finance sector responsible for more carbon emissions than Germany

The analysis was carried out by South Pole using carbon accounting methodology PCAF to calculate the emissions associated with the lending and investment activities of the UK’s financial sector.

How Sustainable Finance Can Support ESG Goals

Second, financial institutions have come to better understand the risks to investments associated with ESG issues.

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